Had a break of about 8 days between runs so went out Monday with some trepidation. I was right to feel apprehensive as I had to stop at 4 and 9 minutes. I usually run with a friend but was alone and as a result, went out too fast and paid the price. So, having had to stop I decided I'd try to keep going until I hit 5k which I did manage to do. But that wasn't good enough so the next day, as I had the chance to run on a level track along the banks of the Taff, I decided to try to go for the 5K non-stop. I did it in 36.08 and I was going to post a picture of my Garmin to prove it but it won't upload. Newly motivated, I am going to join a running club to help me get through the Wintert dark nights and also do a Mo-run in November just keep running...
5K: Had a break of about 8 days between runs so... - Couch to 5K
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LonelyWalkerGraduate
Well done for persevering, what a positive attitude you took to it! That sounds like a great time for a 5k, you can't have been hanging about much, jealous me!
davelinksGraduate
Well done! That's the way! Good time!😊
neuropsycsciGraduate
Well done for getting back into running! It can be hard after a break.
Depending on how long you've been running for, it actually takes around 10 days for you to start losing fitness - so I'm sure you are just as fit as before, but the issues you mentioned with motivation / running too fast / lack of a running buddy got you down. But remember that you still managed to run 5k! You're still fit and able, feel proud of yourself and keep up the great work
OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Go you!
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